Pilot Vehicle Operator Refresher (based on TLIF3060 – Control Traffic as a Pilot Vehicle Operator)

This course is designed for Level 2 Certified Pilot Vehicle Drivers who are renewing their accreditation in Victoria. It provides the essential skills and knowledge refresher required to continue escorting oversize vehicles safely and in compliance with VicRoads / Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) requirements.

The refresher draws on the nationally recognised unit TLIF3060 – Control traffic as a pilot vehicle operator, but is delivered as a non-accredited short course. Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance, which satisfies the Department of Transport’s requirements for CPVD renewal.

Course Content

The refresher reinforces key knowledge areas required of certified pilot vehicle drivers, including:

• Apply traffic control procedures
• Coordinate traffic in the vicinity of oversize loads
• Maintain effective communication with drivers, authorities and other road users
• Use and maintain prescribed equipment (stop/slow bats, warning devices)
• Apply current legislative and compliance requirements
• Review of case studies and practical scenarios based on TLIF3060

State Requirements:

Victoria:

• Meets the standards for Victoria for entering under a Queensland Authority.
• Meets requirements for a refreshing of the TLIF3060 – Control traffic as a pilot vehicle operator under the Department of Transport in Victoria.

Northern Territory & Western Australia

• TLIF3060 – Control traffic as a pilot vehicle operator is one of the units required to obtain your accreditation in Northern Territory and Western Australia.

Technology Requirements

• This course is delivered with online components and requires participants to have:
• Access to a computer, laptop or tablet with a reliable internet connection
• A webcam and microphone (required for attendance verification and participation)
• Basic computer skills (logging in, using video conferencing tools, navigating course content)
• An individual email address to receive course links and materials